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Classical Mythology Scene
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Folding fan depicting a scene from classical mythology. An empress sits on a raised throne and rules, before her are three soldiers in roman military dress.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching on shaped sticks and guards, decorated with painted chinoiseries
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 383
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated
(2015-04-27)
by
H.M. Government
18th century
Production date:
circa
AD/CE 1740
Leaf: composed of paper Sticks, Guards:
Accession number: M.223-2015
Primary reference Number: 204788
Sale number: 383
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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Accession Number: M.144-1985
Accession Number: M.258-2015
Accession Number: M.145-1985
Accession Number: M.271-1985
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